Low-impact TG Aerobics Class
The Transgender Center is happy to announce a new low-impact TG aerobics class! Beginning June 9th (6:30 – 8 PM) the TG Center will host a weekly low-impact aerobics class designed to meet the needs of the transgender population, lead by professional aerobics trainer, Mandy T. from Mod Your Bod. An Introduction to Mandy: For two years, Mod Your Body has been making residents of the...
Read MoreHurricanes and the TG Community
Community Hurricane Preparedness Why It’s Needed - As many of you know, emergency shelters continue to refuse service to transgender people and the emergency shelter system has even jailed transgender hurricane evacuees 1. Some of us within the community do not have family that we can rely upon during a natural disaster. During Hurricane Ike, our community’s ability to get help or...
Read MoreHSYD Service Day
On Sunday, May 23, 2010 (Harvey Milk Day), Houston Stonewall Young Democrats (HSYD) worked with the Transgender Foundation of America to help with some projects at the new Transgender Center. A tremendous resource to the community, the center feels like stepping inside of a well-loved home and HSYD was so happy to be a part of helping with this project.” HSYD member Brad Pritchett. Thank...
Read MoreA Thank You Note
Yesterday, the TG Center received this lovely note from an old client: The note reads: “I’d like to say thank you to the Transgender Foundation of America for all their help since I started my journey to transition. A couple of years ago I was lucky enough to be given a fundraiser with the help of TFA and STAG. I had been working 2 full-time jobs to save money for my chest...
Read MoreNew and Returning Meetings Announced!
Now that the TG Center is up and running again, many groups, meetings, classes and activates are returning or being put together by the community. Below is a list of new and returning activities that are confirmed. Returning… Returning: Friday TG Social: Starting in May: The Friday Night Transgender Social is a special, once-a-month event hosted by the TG Center for the Houston area...
Read MoreTG Center Events, Now Thru 5/7/10
Saturday 5/1/10, 12 – 5 PM: Open House In honor of the Unity Banquet, the TG Center will be open for tours and socializing until an hour and a half before the Unity Banquet. RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=115200595175169 Sunday 5/2/10, 11 – 6 PM: Grand Reopening Join us from 11 to 2 for a free family-friendly breakfast themed brunch and mimosas! The grand reopening ceremony will...
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